OVERALL INFORMATION

Status
On-going
Location
VIETNAM
Category
Period
01/2024 - 12/2025

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE

To establish a sustainable climate resilient aquaculture value chain in Vietnam, especially focusing on reducing water pollution & waste generated because of aquaculture.

IMPACT

300
aquafarmers from 3 cooperatives to be trained to adopt sustainable practices in line with ASC standards
10
champion farmers from 3 cooperatives to be trained as trainers
1000
community members to be educated on sustainable practices
1
farmer cooperative to be ASC-certified
30%
reduction of wastewater produced by 3 demo farms
20%
improvement in water quality in 3 demo farms
3
material recovery facilities to be established and connected to local recyclers

IMPLEMENTATION

1. Building the capacity of aquaculture farmers to adopt sustainable practices through:

• Training & technical assistance on Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and sustainable inputs

• Establishing demo aquafarms to conduct trainings and learning sessions

• Launching awareness campaigns


2. Improving the aquaculture industry infrastructure to be climate resilient by:

• Improving access to sustainable inputs

• Setting up Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) to sort waste

• Establishing market connections

• Establishing waste & water treatment technologies